Hearing this, Wang Yaru sneered, “Youran, you’re too naive. Don’t you think it’s simple that she could win over the most difficult person in our family in such a short time? Doesn’t that show ambition? Now that your elder brother is here, I’m considering temporarily transferring the family assets to him. If Luo Xi really doesn’t have that ambition, we can always give it back. After all, whether it’s him or Minxing who inherits, isn’t it the same? If you don’t believe me, can’t you trust your brother?”
Leng Youran’s eyes flickered, her mind blank.
Seeing her hesitation, Wang Yaru continued, “I’ll have your elder brother give you and Xuan’er a share of the Leng family’s stock. That way, you’ll be shareholders in the company. Who would dare bully Xuan’er then?”
She knew that Lin Xuan was Leng Youran’s weakness. Anything related to her was something she couldn’t refuse.
Indeed, upon hearing this, Leng Youran’s expression began to struggle.
She had never considered such power, and it stirred something within her.
Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up.
Wang Yaru’s words hit the nail on the head.
She looked eagerly at her mother, her heart racing. She felt that there was nothing wrong with this idea.
After all, her mother also bore the Leng surname. Wasn’t it normal to receive a share of the family’s assets?
To her, it was merely a drop in the ocean for the Leng family.
“Mom, Auntie is right. If you also become a shareholder in the Leng Group, then those people wouldn’t dare bully me anymore!”
“That’s easier said than done. If I’m not careful, I’ll be ruined. What will people think of me if word gets out? They’ll see me as a married woman trying to seize the Leng family’s fortune. Xuan’er, you shouldn’t be so naive!” Leng Youran couldn’t help but feel angry at her daughter’s words. She scolded her daughter.
Lin Xuan was taken aback. It was the first time her usually elegant mother had raised her voice at her.
She didn’t think her aunt’s proposal was wrong, but why was her mother so concerned about reputation?
Feeling a mix of anger and grievance, Lin Xuan shouted at Leng Youran, “It’s because of you that I get bullied! I hate you!” With that, she stormed upstairs, her dress trailing behind her.
Leng Youran was furious.
Wang Yaru saw this and couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. She looked to the visibly upset Leng Youran. “Little sister, it’s for Xuan’er’s sake that I think you should fight for this. Don’t let your only daughter feel disappointed…”
Leng Youran clenched her fists.
Meanwhile, Leng Minxing emerged from the bathroom and noticed Luo Xi peeking through the door, listening carefully. He frowned slightly.
“Xixi, what are you doing?”
“Shh, I’m listening to the sounds from the stairs,” Luo Xi whispered, raising a finger to silence him.
Leng Minxing paused.
After a while, she frowned, carefully closing the door and walking over with a troubled expression.
“What did you hear?” Leng Minxing asked, raising an eyebrow.
Luo Xi shook her head. “I didn’t catch the main points, but I did hear Lin Xuan arguing with your aunt.”
“Arguing?”
Luo Xi nodded.
“It was quite a fight. I heard Lin Xuan tell your aunt that it was because she was so weak that she got bullied! Then she ran away crying.” She mimicked Lin Xuan’s voice while pinching her throat.
Leng Minxing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
“Do you think she meant that I bullied her and then blamed your aunt for not backing her up, so she got angry?”